I seems that at the end of summer almost everyone is trying to find ways to cook the last of the zucchini. The following recipe, adapted from one found on Pinterest, is one of those “Why didn’t I know about this before?” recipes. Easy Cheezy Stovetop Zucchini is very quick, and hands on prep is only a few minutes to chop the onions and shred the zucchini. Cheese, of course comes already shredded, so hopefully there is some already in the fridge. There are minimal ingredients in this luscious dish, so plan to have it finished in about 20 minutes.

While this vegetable dish cooks quickly, It’s especially good when the cheese is heated and goes a little crispy on the bottom; it can be stirred so that everything gets crispy, if you like crispy cheese. Otherwise, this dish is great just creamy and gooey. In fact, you may find that even those who hate zucchini or are really tired of it will eat seconds and ask for more.

4 Servings

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 pound finely grated zucchini
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or your favorite such as Monterey Jack, mozzarella, havarti, Swiss, gouda, etc.)

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the zucchini; let cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5-10 minutes.
4. Turn the heat to low; add the cheese and stir until melted.
5. Serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 112
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 68% Protein 21% Carb. 11%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Sodium 208 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 8 g

Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 0% Iron 4%